How far is the Lulworth Cove?

The Lulworth Cove offers 3 distances: 50K (31.1 miles), 27K (16.8 miles), 10K (6.2 miles).

How much climbing is in the Lulworth Cove?

The 50K has 1,849 m of ascent. The 27K has 1,020 m of ascent. The 10K has 435 m of ascent.

What are the cut-offs for the Lulworth Cove?

Overall time limits — 50K: 12h, 27K: 6h 30m, 10K: 3h.

When is the next Lulworth Cove?

Sat, 12 Sept 2026, 08:00. Entries open.

Wareham, Dorset

RunThrough Trails Lulworth Cove

Sat, 12 Sept 2026

The Jurassic Coast the hard way — three distances over the cliffs.

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50.0

km · 31.1 mi

1,849

m ascent

6 checkpoints · 12h cut-off · start time 08:00

Terrain and trail

coastalcliff

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Common questions

: The Lulworth Cove offers 3 distances: 50K (31.1 miles), 27K (16.8 miles), 10K (6.2 miles).
: The 50K has 1,849 m of ascent. The 27K has 1,020 m of ascent. The 10K has 435 m of ascent.
: Not graded yet. A TRP grade is worked out from distance and climb measured off the course file, and there isn't one for the Lulworth Cove yet.
: We haven't confirmed the marking on the Lulworth Cove with RunThrough Trails. Check their race information before you enter rather than assuming it either way.
: We don't hold a compulsory kit list for the Lulworth Cove. RunThrough Trails confirm mandatory kit in their race information, usually in the final instructions.
: Overall time limits — 50K: 12h, 27K: 6h 30m, 10K: 3h.
: We don't hold a checkpoint list for the Lulworth Cove. What's on the table varies a lot between races, so check the RunThrough Trails race information rather than turning up expecting food.
: Not yet — we don't hold a course file for the Lulworth Cove. Some organisers only send the GPX to entrants. If we get one, it goes up free, with no sign-up.
: Sat, 12 Sept 2026, 08:00. Entries open.